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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.23, 1,298.07 and 645.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.23, 1,298.07 and 645.93 is: 891.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.23 : 1,298.07 = 645.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.23/1,298.07 = 645.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.23x = 1,298.07 × 645.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.23x = 838,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,462.36/940.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.76

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